Table 2 Formulations of gellan gum gel and PVAc-borax
Gellan gum gels (total weight = 30 g) | Gellan gum | Water | Other solvents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gel 1/Gel 6 (water) | 0.6 g | 29.4 g | ––– | |
Gel 2/Gel 7 (30% EtOH) | 0.6 g | 20.4 g | 9 g EtOH | |
Gel 3/Gel 8 (0.5% Photo-flo) | 0.6 g | 29.25 g | 0.15 g Photo-flo | |
PVAc-borax gels (total weight = 50 g) | 10% PVAc stock solution | 6% borax stock solution | Water | EtOH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gel 4/Gel 9 (water) | 15 g | 8.33 g | 26.67 g | ––––– |
Gel 5/Gel 10 (30% EtOH) | 15 g | 8.33 g | 11.67 g | 15 g |